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[Treatment of disk sciatica by chemonucleolysis. 120 cases].

M Benoist, J Rigot, A Deburge

    Revue De Chirurgie Orthopedique Et Reparatrice De L'Appareil Moteur
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Chemonucleolysis offers a successful treatment for sciatica caused by disc herniation, achieving good results in most patients. This procedure should be considered after conservative treatments fail.

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    Area of Science:

    • Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
    • Interventional Pain Management
    • Neurosurgery

    Context:

    • Sciatica due to disc herniation often requires advanced treatment after conservative methods fail.
    • Patient selection is crucial, excluding those with spinal stenosis, sequestrated discs, or prior laminectomy.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of chemonucleolysis using chymopapain for treating sciatica unresponsive to conservative care.

    Summary:

    • 120 patients with sciatica underwent chemonucleolysis via a lateral extradural approach, with 4000 units of chymopapain injected.
    • Good outcomes were observed in 92 patients; 21 failures underwent surgery, revealing mechanical causes in 18 cases with favorable results.
    • Complications were infrequent and minor, with no neurological deficits reported.

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    Impact:

    • Chemonucleolysis demonstrates a high success rate as a late-stage conservative management option for sciatica.
    • The procedure is safe, with rare and benign complications, making it a viable alternative to surgery for select patients.